
Meet Our Educators: Guided by Expertise
Discovery Village is led by a dedicated team of educational professionals committed to operational excellence and the highest standards of early childhood pedagogy.
All staff meet the Department of Early Education and Care requirements for formal education, professional development, and experience working with young children and their families for their respective positions.
All staff are certified in First Aid and CPR; the Massachusetts Criminal Offense Record Information (CORI) check, a Department of Children and Families (DCF) check, Sexual Offender Record Information (SORI) check, and a state and national fingerprint-based criminal information (fingerprint) checks are performed on all staff applicants prior to employment.

Laura Harrington
Founder & Owner
Laura Harrington is a dedicated educator and lifelong learner with a career focused on fostering growth and transformational education. Her professional experience is marked by a commitment to the central question: “What’s best for our students?”
Most recently, she served as a Literacy Specialist with Wilson Language Training, where she trained and certified hundreds of educators and provided coaching to numerous school districts. Previously, she worked as a Wilson Reading System Teacher and a Mental Health Therapist. She has presented over 140 workshops and provided on-site coaching for over 20 school districts, ensuring children’s educational success and wellbeing.
Laura is driven by a passion for collaborative leadership and building positive relationships. She is now realizing a long-held dream as the owner of Discovery Village, aiming to provide a nurturing environment where every child has "a place to learn, grow and be loved."
Raised in a tight-knit family, Laura grew up in Westwood, MA, and is married to her high school sweetheart, Sean. They have four children, ranging in ages from 11.5 to 20. Laura also loves to read, go to the beach, travel, and cross-stitch. Her ownership of Discovery Village has been a dream in the making. She is excited about collaborating with staff and families in shared stewardship; and providing each child at Discovery Village “a place to learn, grow and be loved!”
Leadership Team

Amanda Blanchette
Center Director

Stephanie Lopez
Director of Business Operations

Assistant Director

Mikayla Rice
Manager of Curriculum & Media
Infant Program

Miss Ana
Infant Teacher

Miss Alma
Infant Teacher

Miss Ledvia
Infant Teacher

Miss Hilcia
Infant Teacher

Miss Doris
Infant Teacher

Miss Brenda
Infant Teacher

Miss Raquel
Assistant Teacher
Toddler Program

Miss Vivian
Toddler Teacher

Miss Mariela
Toddler Teacher

Miss Sonia F.
Toddler Teacher

Miss Sonia A.
Toddler Teacher

Miss Gisella
Toddler Teacher

Miss Mili
Toddler Teacher

Miss Glendy
Toddler Teacher

Miss Geily
Toddler Teacher

Miss Genesis
Toddler Teacher

Miss Jaquelin
Toddler Teacher

Miss Karla
Toddler Teacher

Miss Yulma
Floater
Preschool Program

Miss Gracie
Atelierista (Art Teacher)

Miss Zoila
Preschool Teacher

Miss Silvia
Preschool Teacher

Miss Yaslye
Preschool Teacher

Miss Brittney
Preschool Teacher

Miss Erica
Preschool Teacher

Miss Norma
Preschool Teacher

Miss Jasmine
Preschool Teacher

Miss Chloe
Preschool Teacher

Miss Jennifer
Preschool Teacher

Miss Dylan
Preschool Teacher

Miss Zury
PreschoolTeacher

Mr. Jayden
AssistantTeacher

Miss Sidney
Floater

Miss Joan
Floater
Kitchen & Center Support

Adriana
Kitchen & Center Support

Eduardo
Kitchen & Center Support
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